skaclmbr
Member
Howdy!
I'm a newbie here, and am having problems with my '03 Beetle TDI (Raleigh, NC). In my attempts to fix it, I think I've gotten myself in a little deeper!
Here's the story:
Tried to start one day and it would crank, but not catch. The next day tried again, and after a bit of cranking and a few taps on the gas, started up and ran fine for several miles around town (with normal starts in between).
Then one day, it just wouldn't start at all. I checked the EGR valve - not stuck. Then I replaced the fuel filter, but did so before consulting TDIClub forums! Now I have a car with fuel in the filter, but not in the lines to the tank or from the filter to the engine.
Is anyone in the neighborhood with a hand vacuum to help me fill the lines and troubleshoot (I suspect that even with the lines full, it might not start)?
I'm also concerned of all the starting efforts without getting fuel to the engine has hurt it (battery is run down now). Is this a valid concern?
Thanks for any advice/help!!!!
I'm a newbie here, and am having problems with my '03 Beetle TDI (Raleigh, NC). In my attempts to fix it, I think I've gotten myself in a little deeper!
Here's the story:
Tried to start one day and it would crank, but not catch. The next day tried again, and after a bit of cranking and a few taps on the gas, started up and ran fine for several miles around town (with normal starts in between).
Then one day, it just wouldn't start at all. I checked the EGR valve - not stuck. Then I replaced the fuel filter, but did so before consulting TDIClub forums! Now I have a car with fuel in the filter, but not in the lines to the tank or from the filter to the engine.
Is anyone in the neighborhood with a hand vacuum to help me fill the lines and troubleshoot (I suspect that even with the lines full, it might not start)?
I'm also concerned of all the starting efforts without getting fuel to the engine has hurt it (battery is run down now). Is this a valid concern?
Thanks for any advice/help!!!!
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